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Leathercraft Master, Treasure Mallory
Art, Beauty and Fashion Danica Blaisdell Art, Beauty and Fashion Danica Blaisdell

Leathercraft Master, Treasure Mallory

After canceling the idea of being a Pediatrician when I was younger (I don't even know where that idea came from, or which crazy person in my family suggested that to me), I always imagined myself working in TV/Film. I was inspired to go into the entertainment industry after seeing a live taping of Fresh Prince of Bel Air.

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Strange Bird Beauty Founder, Tina Chow Rudolph

Strange Bird Beauty Founder, Tina Chow Rudolph

Tell us about your early stages when building the Strange Bird brand. The idea for Strange Bird came to me when I was pregnant with my first child... but it took me 4 years - and two babies - to finally launch in Nov 2019. For me, the early stages of entrepreneurship were like daily tests for my self-trust. Each day that I trusted myself was another step forward.

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Samantha Espinal, Model
Beauty and Fashion Nicole Zintzun Beauty and Fashion Nicole Zintzun

Samantha Espinal, Model

Tell us about yourself. I was born in Orlando Florida but moved up to Long Island, New York, when I was about two years old. I can say for certain that there really is nothing like living in New York. Ever since I was young, I have always wanted to do the next best thing; something that was always going to entertain me and I would never want to stop.

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Instagram Consignment Shops
Beauty and Fashion Nicole Zintzun Beauty and Fashion Nicole Zintzun

Instagram Consignment Shops

Thrifting at consignment stores and second-hand retail shops is a beloved pastime by many, hallmarked by their racks of recycled fashion pieces and crowds of shoppers eagerly hunting for deals on designer brands. However, the global pandemic has posed obstacles for the future of these small businesses.

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Founder Of Adina’s Jewels, Adina Mizrahi
Beauty and Fashion Samantha Blocher Beauty and Fashion Samantha Blocher

Founder Of Adina’s Jewels, Adina Mizrahi

Why were you inspired to create Adina's Jewels, and how did you start it? I was a nineteen year old college student who struggled to find a way to help my family, as we faced financial challenges. My immigrant parents- my mom is Israeli and my dad is Syrian - moved to America in order to provide us a better education and life opportunities.

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Sustainable Fashion Brand “Hobo Beautiful” Founder, Jessica Miles
Beauty and Fashion, Environment, Home Nicole Zintzun Beauty and Fashion, Environment, Home Nicole Zintzun

Sustainable Fashion Brand “Hobo Beautiful” Founder, Jessica Miles

Hobo beautiful was born after years of traveling and crafting, then finally falling in love with Sri Lanka. Each piece you see here is lovingly handmade by myself, in my house, by the sea, with my beautiful dog. Influenced by traditional craft techniques and slow living, Hobo Beautiful embraces the natural essence of materials creating classic timeless design.

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Brittany Lo, Founder Of Beia Beauty

Brittany Lo, Founder Of Beia Beauty

How did Beautini and Beia get started? Beautini I started 6 years ago after graduating from Babson College. I wrote in my 2nd grade journal that I would one day start a beauty company and always thought that was the plan. But entering my senior year, I was given a full time offer by my dream company - a beauty conglomerate - and it made me really think about what path I wanted to take.

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